Fresh Leaf Counselling

Fresh Leaf Counselling A place to talk, think & be heard. Talking with a counsellor can lead to a happier future

Happiness isn’t something we find, it’s something we practice every day. 🌿✨Here are a few therapist-backed reminders to ...
07/03/2026

Happiness isn’t something we find, it’s something we practice every day. 🌿✨

Here are a few therapist-backed reminders to help boost your mood and emotional wellbeing:

💛 Practice gratitude: Take a moment each day to appreciate the little things. Gratitude can shift your mindset and reduce stress.

🎨 Do what you love: Make time for hobbies and activities that bring you joy, whether it’s music, art, dancing, or simply relaxing.

🌱 Surround yourself with positivity: Stay close to people who uplift and support you. Positive energy is powerful.

Small habits can create big changes in how we feel. Start with one today. 🌞

06/03/2026

Quick experiment 👇

Swallow 3 times in a row without pausing.

Easy… or impossible? 👀

Swallowing involves multiple muscles and nerves, including the vagus nerve, which is part of the body’s “rest and digest” system.

Not a medical test: just an interesting body check-in.

Did you manage it?

Sometimes the most powerful part of therapy is truly feeling seen and understood. 🌱✨A couples’ client recently shared: “...
05/03/2026

Sometimes the most powerful part of therapy is truly feeling seen and understood. 🌱✨

A couples’ client recently shared: “You read so much in such a short time!”

Being able to gently notice what someone may be feeling, hearing what is said (and sometimes what isn’t said or what our bodies say), and understanding the emotions behind the words is at the heart of the work I do. 🤍

When someone feels heard and understood, it can open the door to deeper awareness, healing, and change.

Thank you to my clients for trusting me with your stories. 🌿

My kind of self-care 🌿✨Getting enough sleep without guilt 💤Not forcing productivity every day 📖Creating small routines t...
04/03/2026

My kind of self-care 🌿✨

Getting enough sleep without guilt 💤
Not forcing productivity every day 📖
Creating small routines that feel good 😃
Clearing up the space ⌨️
Letting go of the need for validation 🍃

04/03/2026

Feeling overwhelmed? Meet Heart 7 ❤️‍🩹 your Spirit Gate 💗

Located on the pinky side of your wrist crease, this calming point helps quiet the mind and settle the heart. Apply gentle circular pressure for 1–2 minutes while taking slow, steady breaths 🌬️

This tiny point can:
🌿 Ease anxiety
🧠 Improve focus
😴 Encourage deeper sleep

Pause. Press. Breathe. Reset.

So when I first started to share videos, I felt like an imposter. I had so much to give but the intrusive thoughts of wh...
28/02/2026

So when I first started to share videos, I felt like an imposter. I had so much to give but the intrusive thoughts of whether I was “too wierd”/ “not pretty enough” or “not polished enough” crept in.
I fought against those feelings because I just really wanted to use social media for a purpose.
That purpose was to reach people:-
🍃 To make them feel like they could get through whatever they were living through
🍃 To give those who were waiting on big wait lists for NHS care a starting point
🍃 To help people with simple regulation techniques that were available for their tool boxes, without expecting anything in return.
🍃 To educate them about mind body connection and the importance of regulation in this busy world.
Yesterday, someone approached me and told me that they had been watching my videos and that they found them really helpful. Later that day, an inbox message appeared from someone who told me that they had been really struggling and considering whether they could carry on. They had watched my videos and found that they could calm themselves down and that they were starting to see the good again. In those minutes, I felt like everything was worthwhile. I’m so proud of giving something for nothing and I hope that I can continue to help more people going forwards. 💚

27/02/2026

Anybody else??? 😂🫣🍪

Stress isn’t a sign you’re failing.Overwhelm isn’t a flaw. 🤍It’s your nervous system trying to protect you.When demands ...
26/02/2026

Stress isn’t a sign you’re failing.
Overwhelm isn’t a flaw. 🤍

It’s your nervous system trying to protect you.

When demands stack up and there’s no space to recover, your body shifts into survival mode. You might feel wired ⚡ irritable 😤 foggy 🌫️ or completely exhausted 💤

That’s dysregulation, not weakness.

Regulation isn’t about being calm all the time.
It’s about helping your system feel safe enough to return to balance. 🌿

Start small:
• Pause before pushing through
• Take one slow breath
• Lower the bar where you can
• Give yourself permission to do less ✨

Support your nervous system, and it will support you back. 🍃

26/02/2026

The Power Press ✨💪

Try this simple reset:
🤲 Press your palms together as hard as you can for 10 seconds
⚡ Let them shake
🔁 Repeat 3x

This “Power Press” activates your upper body, boosts circulation, and brings instant focus 🔥 Perfect before a workout, during a busy day, or anytime you need a quick energy shift.

Also handy to keep in your tool kit for moments of anger, press to release and let go. ☺️

Save this to try later & tell me how it feels! 💙

From little curls and big dreams to sitting in the therapist’s chair 🤍✨Little did tiny Chloé know she’d grow up to walk ...
25/02/2026

From little curls and big dreams to sitting in the therapist’s chair 🤍✨

Little did tiny Chloé know she’d grow up to walk hand in hand with you on your healing journey 🌿🪴

Holding space. Creating growth. Choosing courage. 💚🌱

You don’t need a complete life overhaul to take care of yourself 🤍Self-care isn’t about complicated schedules or doing e...
25/02/2026

You don’t need a complete life overhaul to take care of yourself 🤍

Self-care isn’t about complicated schedules or doing everything perfectly. It’s about honouring your needs: gently, consistently, and one simple step at a time 🌿

Start where you are.
Use what you have.
Keep it personal. ✨

Small, intentional moments each day can create lasting change.

What’s one simple thing you can do for yourself today? 💭

Trauma can shape us in ways we never asked for.Healing is where your power returns: one choice, one boundary, one brave ...
24/02/2026

Trauma can shape us in ways we never asked for.
Healing is where your power returns: one choice, one boundary, one brave step at a time. 🌿✨

You may not have chosen what happened to you, but you can choose how you move forward. And you don’t have to do it alone. 💚

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